# E4 - Intersection: Battle for the Vortex
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**[00:14] ---**
What?! No way! I swear it
stopped at seven just now!
**[00:18] ---**
Looks like no luck for Iska, either.
**[00:21] ---**
You know, I think this machine is rigged.
**[00:24] ---**
That's gambling for you.
**[00:26] ---**
No! I'm going to the change machine again!
**[00:29] ---**
I have a feeling I'll win next time!
**[00:31] ---**
Wait, Captain! That's what all bad gamblers say!
**[00:36] ---**
Will she be all right?
**[00:38] ---**
Probably not.
**[00:40] ---**
Anyway, what are we doing here
in the first place?
**[01:07] ---**
"Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World"
**[02:18] ---**
"Two weeks ago"
**[02:19] ---**
Our last vacation?!
**[02:21] ---**
Yup. Your unit's working under
my orders for the next mission.
**[02:21] ---**
"Intersection: Battle for the Vortex"
**[02:27] ---**
Joint training starts next month,
**[02:30] ---**
so go enjoy the time you have left.
**[02:33] ---**
Wh-What do you mean by that?!
**[02:35] ---**
Anyway, have a good time!
**[02:38] ---**
Wait, Risya! Hey, hold on!
**[02:44] ---**
Does that mean this mission is really dangerous?
**[02:48] ---**
This is so we'll go out with no regrets?
**[02:50] ---**
Exactly what is our mission?
**[02:53] ---**
She said it's a surprise for next week.
**[02:58] ---**
Jeez, you're taking it too literally.
**[03:01] ---**
Think about it, Boss.
There's nothing to be alarmed about.
**[03:05] ---**
Jhin...
**[03:07] ---**
No matter the mission, you'll die when you die.
**[03:10] ---**
That's not comforting at all!
**[03:12] ---**
N-Now, now.
**[03:14] ---**
By the way, why did we choose here?
**[03:18] ---**
Jackpot.
**[03:20] ---**
"Jackpot"?
**[03:22] ---**
As in winning big bucks. But for what?
**[03:27] ---**
Merkava tank model MI62,
manufactured by Francesco.
**[03:31] ---**
Wait, is that the latest battle tank model?
**[03:35] ---**
I wanted to win big at the casino
so I could buy a tank.
**[03:39] ---**
That way, even if something happens,
we can all safely escape in it.
**[03:43] ---**
I see.
**[03:45] ---**
Captain, you're a genius at
coming up with unpredictable ideas.
**[03:49] ---**
Well, kudos for not picking
this place for pleasure.
**[03:53] ---**
R-Really?! Then I'll keep trying!
**[03:56] ---**
Let's go for the jackpot, everyone!
**[03:59] ---**
To be our own bosses!
To own a house debt-free!
**[04:03] ---**
Your goal just shifted!
**[04:11] ---**
We're here, Lady Alice.
**[04:14] ---**
This is Jurak, the city of pleasure.
**[04:16] ---**
Since early times,
people of nobility have gathered here.
**[04:19] ---**
It is a prestigious resort destination,
perfect for Lady Alice.
**[04:25] ---**
I'm not interested in gambling.
**[04:27] ---**
I made it very clear that I
preferred the Neutral city Ein.
**[04:30] ---**
Absolutely not.
**[04:31] ---**
Do you want to run into that
Imperial soldier again?!
**[04:34] ---**
S-So what if I did?!
**[04:37] ---**
My intent is pure. As a princess of Nebulis,
I will fight Iska next time...
**[04:42] ---**
You can do that on the battlefield.
There's no need to meet him in Neutral city.
**[04:48] ---**
Shall we go?
**[04:56] ---**
What do you think? Slot machines are
perfect for a first-timer such as yourself.
**[05:02] ---**
Is that so?
**[05:09] ---**
Rin, I think I'll pass.
**[05:13] ---**
Not to worry. The goddess of victory
will smile on you, even for gambling.
**[05:18] ---**
Victory... That reminds me!
**[05:21] ---**
First, I'll need to pick the perfect date
for the battle between me and Iska.
**[05:26] ---**
Pick a date?
**[05:28] ---**
I wonder what days will work for Iska?
**[05:30] ---**
I'm off next week, on Mercurday...
**[05:33] ---**
Oh, but the stars show misfortune on that day.
Not good for an important day.
**[05:38] ---**
I should pick the next holiday.
I'll also need to reserve a venue...
**[05:44] ---**
Lady Alice, this should not
be like planning a wedding.
**[05:49] ---**
W-W-W-W-W-W-Wedding?! I-Iska and I?!
**[05:53] ---**
Why are you blushing?
**[05:55] ---**
Because you said something weird!
**[05:58] ---**
Anyway, we can go over that later.
**[06:03] ---**
You're right.
**[06:05] ---**
I probably won't see him here, anyway.
**[06:10] ---**
I can't flip to the Nebulis' side.
**[06:18] ---**
Huh? Did the machine break?
**[06:20] ---**
Lady Alice, you hit the jackpot!
**[06:22] ---**
You should be a lot more excited!
**[06:27] ---**
Please wait here while I get the staff!
**[06:33] ---**
Hm?
**[06:34] ---**
Wow, did you hit the jackpot?! That's amazing!
**[06:39] ---**
It is? I don't understand this that well...
**[06:42] ---**
If we had this many coins,
I bet we could easily buy Captain's tank.
**[06:52] ---**
Take them. I'm afraid this
isn't something I really need.
**[06:56] ---**
What?! Are you sure?!
**[06:58] ---**
It was meant to be.
**[07:00] ---**
Thanks!
**[07:05] ---**
Iska!
**[07:07] ---**
Someone hit a jackpot over there!
And she shared her winnings!
**[07:12] ---**
See, Jhin! I told you so.
**[07:15] ---**
The jackpot *does* exist.
**[07:18] ---**
Tell it to me again when *you* hit it.
**[07:20] ---**
She must be a generous person.
**[07:22] ---**
Probably an oil tycoon?
**[07:24] ---**
I don't think so! She was super pretty, too!
**[07:28] ---**
Blonde hair and so elegant...
She looked like a princess.
**[07:33] ---**
No, it can't be.
**[07:51] ---**
Hey, Rin. What's that over there?
**[07:54] ---**
It says fortune telling.
**[08:00] ---**
Welcome, sweetie.
What would you like me to read?
**[08:05] ---**
U-Um, there's a boy a year younger than me...
**[08:11] ---**
Oh? Is he your boyfriend?
**[08:13] ---**
B-Boyfriend?! N-No, he's not!
**[08:17] ---**
Oh, he's not?
**[08:19] ---**
Most definitely not.
**[08:22] ---**
I want to know when and where
I'll see him again, just the two of us.
**[08:27] ---**
Let's see...
**[08:31] ---**
Hmm... Well this certainly is
an interesting fate.
**[08:37] ---**
These cards are a pair of two.
**[08:40] ---**
The person you're waiting for is close by.
**[08:44] ---**
What?
**[08:45] ---**
He is always close by.
**[08:49] ---**
You two are connected by a strong bond
that no ill-fate can break.
**[08:54] ---**
Right now is the perfect time
if you're looking for somebody.
**[09:06] ---**
Lady Alice, how did it go?
**[09:09] ---**
She said some plausible things.
**[09:11] ---**
But nothing that was specific.
**[09:15] ---**
That's fortune telling for you.
**[09:21] ---**
Shall we go?
**[09:43] ---**
So, what would you like me to read?
**[09:47] ---**
I'm looking for someone.
**[09:49] ---**
Oh? Perhaps a girlfriend?
**[09:52] ---**
Girlfriend?
**[09:53] ---**
What's her relationship to you?
**[09:57] ---**
Uhh... At first, we met on the frontline...
I mean, during our mission.
**[10:04] ---**
Ah, so she works with you.
**[10:07] ---**
Yes, and then we met again at a theater.
**[10:12] ---**
We then ate pasta together,
**[10:14] ---**
and then went to the art museum...
**[10:16] ---**
Oh, you don't need to go into detail.
**[10:19] ---**
Anyway, let's have a look, shall we?
**[10:22] ---**
Hmm... Well this certainly is
an interesting fate.
**[10:27] ---**
These cards are a pair of two.
**[10:30] ---**
The person you're waiting for is close by.
**[10:37] ---**
Thank you for coming, Risya.
**[10:40] ---**
Let me get straight to the point.
Do you know about the vortex?
**[10:44] ---**
Yes, Observation Facility 47 reported one
just Southwest of Mudor Canyon.
**[10:50] ---**
I thought Nameless was on it already?
**[10:53] ---**
It appears we need more reinforcements.
**[10:59] ---**
Are you talking about the one in Third Division?
**[11:03] ---**
Yes, a successor of the Black Steel Gladiator,
Crossweil, would be perfect.
**[11:10] ---**
You want me to send Unit N07 to the vortex?
**[11:14] ---**
I'll leave the justification up to you.
**[11:17] ---**
You want me to ask just because
I'm good friends with Mismis?
**[11:22] ---**
Seems I'll be playing the villain for nothing.
**[11:25] ---**
That's how you climbed your way up,
pushing aside colleagues and superiors.
**[11:32] ---**
I'll do it just this once.
**[11:39] ---**
Hey, Unit N07 peeps! Good morning!
**[11:44] ---**
Sorry for the early call.
**[11:47] ---**
Oh, Risya.
**[11:49] ---**
First thing's first. Did you read the details
on next month's training?
**[11:54] ---**
Oh, this? Yes, we did.
**[11:57] ---**
Well, forget what you read.
**[11:59] ---**
Huh?
**[12:01] ---**
This call is to inform you about
another mission I'm sending you on.
**[12:06] ---**
As you know, this whole witch and
demon thing started 100 years ago,
**[12:11] ---**
when a drift of astral energy created
what we call the vortex.
**[12:17] ---**
Without the vortex, we never would've had
Grand Witch Nebulis or the Sovereignty.
**[12:24] ---**
And it looks like another vortex
is going to form.
**[12:28] ---**
It'll be a pain if the Sovereignty
gains access to the vortex.
**[12:32] ---**
That could mean a more
powerful witch may be born.
**[12:35] ---**
That's where you guys, members of Unit N07,
come into play... To stop them.
**[12:41] ---**
After all, you did perform a feat
of stopping the Ice Calamity Witch.
**[12:47] ---**
So, good luck!
**[13:00] ---**
I forgot to give this back.
**[13:05] ---**
Lady Alice, excuse me.
**[13:08] ---**
Just now, I received a message
for you from your sister.
**[13:13] ---**
From Sisbell? What is it?
**[13:15] ---**
A disruption in astral energy,
**[13:18] ---**
possibly a vortex, was observed
at Mudor Canyon, Southwest of the Sovereignty.
**[13:22] ---**
The Empire has sent troops
towards the location.
**[13:26] ---**
How could that be?
I was not made aware of this.
**[13:30] ---**
The Zoa family... They're intentionally
delaying their report to Her Majesty.
**[13:36] ---**
I'll never understand it.
**[13:38] ---**
How are the Lou, Zoa, and Hydra families--
**[13:42] ---**
the three royal lines--in this much conflict?
**[13:46] ---**
Mudor Canyon is close to the Empire border.
**[13:50] ---**
Astral power forces are always stationed there,
which is Zoa's jurisdiction.
**[13:55] ---**
If it's not being reported, then...
**[13:58] ---**
The Zoa family plans to keep
the vortex energy for themselves?
**[14:02] ---**
I believe so.
**[14:04] ---**
All right. I'll go find out.
**[14:21] ---**
Not much of a welcome considering
the queen's daughter is here.
**[14:29] ---**
No...
**[14:30] ---**
That's close enough, Masked Lord.
**[14:37] ---**
Very impressive. You've always had
a heightened sense, Rin.
**[14:43] ---**
Anyone could feel your presence
if you just stood behind us like that.
**[14:48] ---**
What is the meaning of this, Masked Lord?
**[14:51] ---**
It's not what you think.
Please, don't be so alarmed.
**[14:54] ---**
You see, my astral power is weak,
so I always carry this around out of fear.
**[15:04] ---**
So, what brings you here today?
**[15:06] ---**
To ask a question about the vortex
in Mudor Canyon. Why isn't the Zoa--
**[15:10] ---**
That's just a flux in the magma,
or perhaps a drift of underground gas.
**[15:14] ---**
There's no proof that it's the vortex.
**[15:17] ---**
Of course, it would be smart
to send the troops over, just in case.
**[15:22] ---**
Then why are you stalling to report?
**[15:26] ---**
Zoa's head of the family has left
just now to go report our findings.
**[15:30] ---**
It took us a while to prepare the documents.
**[15:36] ---**
I see.
**[15:38] ---**
It appears this is simply a waste
of time to try and talk about this.
**[15:43] ---**
You'd be wise to keep a low profile.
**[16:10] ---**
Captain Mismis.
**[16:12] ---**
Oh, what's up?
**[16:13] ---**
Did you report what happened
at Ein to the higher-ups?
**[16:16] ---**
Oh, that. It was quite an ordeal, you know.
**[16:21] ---**
"Why don't you have a recording
of the witch?!" they said.
**[16:26] ---**
I'm sorry...
**[16:27] ---**
It's fine, don't worry!
**[16:29] ---**
I get in trouble all the time for report
omissions or mistakes on forms!
**[16:36] ---**
Noro!
**[16:38] ---**
Over here!
**[16:40] ---**
Oh, hey, Mismis!
**[16:44] ---**
When did you return to the Third Division?
**[16:48] ---**
Just recently.
**[16:51] ---**
Let me introduce my team to you.
These are my lovely subordinates!
**[16:55] ---**
I'm Shanorotte Gregory.
**[16:59] ---**
Mismis and I met each other
when we were low-ranking soldiers.
**[17:03] ---**
Although, it doesn't look like
you got any taller.
**[17:07] ---**
I did! About 2mm!
**[17:10] ---**
Soldiers, line up!
**[17:23] ---**
He certainly has a vibe.
**[17:25] ---**
Rumors were right.
That's the cutting-edge optical camouflage suit.
**[17:29] ---**
Saint Disciple of the eighth seat, Nameless.
**[17:32] ---**
He comes from the Empire's assassination force.
**[17:35] ---**
Let me start by telling you that I
will not give you specific orders here.
**[17:42] ---**
With that understanding,
your missions are as follows:
**[17:46] ---**
One, to secure the vortex
before the Sovereignty does.
**[17:51] ---**
Two, to destroy the vortex
if you fail to do so.
**[17:56] ---**
Lastly, do not get in my way.
**[18:00] ---**
My goal is to crush the astral power forces.
**[18:03] ---**
I will not allow anyone to stop me. That is all.
**[18:06] ---**
All units, continue searching for the vortex!
**[18:12] ---**
Apparently, the vortex is a giant astral energy.
**[18:16] ---**
Got anything, Boss?
**[18:18] ---**
No, I don't see anything like that.
**[18:21] ---**
No readings of astral energy, either.
**[18:35] ---**
Noro? What is it?
**[18:37] ---**
One of the units searching the vortex is MIA.
**[18:41] ---**
We also lost contact with two
other units that went to investigate.
**[18:46] ---**
Could it be the Nebulis' astral power force?
**[18:49] ---**
If that were the case,
there'd be signs of a struggle.
**[18:52] ---**
True.
**[18:53] ---**
But no evidence was found.
**[18:56] ---**
Either way, we'll head back to base!
They probably have new orders for us.
**[19:02] ---**
No need.
**[19:05] ---**
Of 32 units, only three are missing.
**[19:08] ---**
There's no need to dispatch
a rescue squad just for three units.
**[19:12] ---**
Just focus on locating the vortex.
**[19:15] ---**
Th-That is all. Dismissed!
**[19:20] ---**
Talk about lacking explanation.
**[19:23] ---**
It's weird to not send a rescue squad
when over ten people are missing.
**[19:28] ---**
Right, Captain?
**[19:29] ---**
Is he thinking about abandoning them?
I can't say I agree with that...
**[19:35] ---**
I'll go ask. He's my ex-colleague, after all.
**[19:39] ---**
Wait, Iska?!
**[19:43] ---**
Excuse me.
**[19:45] ---**
Wh-Who are you?!
**[19:47] ---**
I would like to speak to the commander.
**[19:49] ---**
If this is an emergency,
have your captain come to us.
**[19:52] ---**
Seems I have an odd guest.
**[19:56] ---**
I don't remember your name,
but I've seen you before.
**[20:01] ---**
It's been a year.
**[20:02] ---**
Yes, the traitor of the Empire.
You have some nerve, showing up here.
**[20:08] ---**
As a soldier stationed at this base,
I have a question.
**[20:11] ---**
If you want to speak,
you need the appropriate rank.
**[20:17] ---**
Get lost.
**[20:19] ---**
U-Um, if that's the case...
**[20:22] ---**
I would like to speak on his behalf
as a captain, Saint Disciple, sir.
**[20:26] ---**
Captain?!
**[20:28] ---**
Sorry, Iska. I'll take it from here.
**[20:33] ---**
At least let me be a hero
at a time like this...!
**[20:38] ---**
I'm Mismis, captain of
the Third Division Unit N07.
**[20:41] ---**
I-I do not mean any disrespect, but...
**[20:44] ---**
Why aren't we sending a rescue squad
for the missing soldiers?
**[20:51] ---**
And Mr. Saint Disciple didn't say a word?
**[20:55] ---**
Hmm, I wonder if there's a secret op
we don't know about?
**[21:01] ---**
Maybe...
**[21:03] ---**
Phew, that was refreshing!
**[21:06] ---**
Now, where did I put my cold juice?
**[21:10] ---**
Captain, at least your body is mature.
**[21:18] ---**
Nooooo!
**[21:19] ---**
I-I-It's not what you think!
**[21:21] ---**
I was so nervous about what happened today,
and the shower got me relaxed,
**[21:25] ---**
a-and, um, so, that's why, uh...
**[21:29] ---**
Please calm down, Captain.
**[21:31] ---**
No one will ever marry me now!
**[21:34] ---**
Jhin, take responsibility!
**[21:36] ---**
That doesn't make any sense!
**[21:42] ---**
Are you sure about heading to the valley?
**[21:46] ---**
Yes, as quickly as possible.
**[21:48] ---**
This isn't an excuse to go see that Imperial...
**[21:50] ---**
Of course not! Iska wouldn't be there.
**[21:56] ---**
I'm going as the princess of the Lou family.
**[22:04] ---**
It's time...
**[22:10] ---**
...Kissing.